Theater Facility Coordinator

Agency

Department

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

The Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at West Texas A&M University invites applications for Theater Facility Coordinator. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of set construction, including power tool use and welding, maintenance and instruction of safety protocols in the shop, manage rental property within and external to WTAMU, assisting with the planning, purchase and acquisition of required materials in cooperation with the technical director, to attend department and program production meetings, and manage student employees working in the scene shop.  Additionally, the position requires some technical knowledge of lighting and audio systems, and modern production tools like CNC, 3D printers, and laser cutters. Successful candidates will also be able to maintain the theatre spaces during the production season and over summers. Candidates with an MA or MFA degree in theater production design or related field will may have the opportunity to teach courses.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and instruction of safety protocols in the shop.
• Responsible for all aspects of set construction, including power tool use and welding.
• Manage rental property within and external to WTAMU.
• Assist in purchase and acquisition of required materials in cooperation with the technical director.
• Attend department and program production meetings.
• Manage student employees working in the scene shop.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• Three (3) years of related experience in theatre (and/or production) shop management and demonstrated experience working on set construction, management of shop workers and understanding of safety protocols.
• Demonstrated background in theatrical construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student workers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Theatre.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated background in sound engineering, lighting, rigging, and electrics.
• Experience with theatre related technologies like lighting and audio systems, and modern production tools like CNC, 3D printers, and laser cutters.
• Experience with budgets and purchasing

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.